Product Manager

Hexcel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel, a global leader in advanced lightweight composites, seeks a strategic product/price leader to drive forecasting, roadmaps, and market positioning for assigned product lines. You will partner with Commercial, Demand Management, and operations to optimize profitability and alignment with LTAs and promotions.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional Pre-Qualification, coordinating sales, R&T, customer service, and operations to meet commitments, and developing product roadmaps

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering.
• Experience across engineering, production, quality, finance, purchasing, program management, pricing, contracts, business management, marketing, account management or sales.
• Strong business acumen including pricing, financial modeling, and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and influence without formal reporting lines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial and Demand Management to support forecasting for assigned product lines.
• Develop and execute product/market positioning strategies including pricing, development, and promotions.
• Lead site cost understanding and profitability assessments, influencing cross-functional actions to hit targets.
• Define requirements for new product introductions and guide through R&T, industrialization, launch, and go-to-market.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical/Materials Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within." The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations: Partner with Commercial and Demand Management teams to support short- and long-term forecasting for assigned product lines. Develop and execute product/market positioning strategies, incorporating pricing, product development, manufacturing capabilities, LTAs, competitive landscape, and promotions. Maintain strong understanding of site P&L and balance sheet; recommend and influence cross-functional actions to achieve goals and stretch targets. Serve as site authority on product costing, profitability, and customer/market acceptance for assigned products or markets. Lead cross-functional Pre-Qualification and Qualification efforts, coordinating sales, customer interactions, R&T, customer service, and operations to meet commitments. Manage key programs to maximize customer responsiveness by aligning manufacturing, technical, and sales activities and resolving issues. Support site sales and marketing activities, including customer visits and recurring cross-functional meetings (weekly and monthly). Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with market trends and customer needs. Define requirements for new product introductions and provide guidance through R&T development, industrialization, launch, and go-to-market execution. Establish product costing and investment models, validate assumptions, support pricing and sales communications, and apply strong business acumen to strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering
• At least 4 + years of experience with cross-functional assignments in the functions of engineering, production, quality, finance, purchasing, program management, pricing, contracts, business management, marketing, account management or sales preferably in the commercial aerospace industry or composites manufacturing
• Proven business acumen including experience in pricing and proposal development, interpreting financial models, analytical skills, preparation of product strategies, developing project plans, and leading cross-functional program or product teams
• Leadership and influence skills to organize and direct the work of others in a matrix team environment without formal reporting relationships
• Strong communication and relational skills to be able to work effectively across all areas of the business
• Ability to understand business needs, think strategically, and incorporate multiple perspectives and complex considerations into clear, well-communicated decisions
• Ability for up to 20% occasional US travel to visit customers
• Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Qualified candidate must be a US Citizen or US national person

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Hexcel is a global leader in advanced lightweight composites technology, delivering innovative, high-performance composite material solutions that are lighter, stronger and tougher, enabling aircraft and next-generation platforms to fly farther, operate more efficiently and perform with greater reliability. With 18 global manufacturing sites, approximately 5,800 employees worldwide, and annual sales of $1.89 billion in 2025, Hexcel is shaping the future of advanced composite materials across commercial aerospace, defense, and space applications.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.